There will be appearances from comedians of arena sized proportions such as Russell Howard and Bill Bailey with the latter bringing his Limboland world tour to the festival. Check out Howard's performance on his Comedy Central show below.

The likes of sharp tongued Katherine Ryan and serial prankster Lee Nelson will also feature and elsewhere on the line up there's flamboyant TV presenter Russell Kane and Impractical Jokers' Joel Dommett.

As well as comedy, the Alternative stage will also play host to a special late night performance from Grandmaster Flash who will be performing a huge set with turntablist DJ Yoda (Leeds only).